The page contains information about the legislation that
designates the Bay Islands Department of Honduras as a 'Free
Tourist Zone' (ZOLITUR). The page will be regularly updated as
details about the implementation become available.
Implementaton progress is being made and many of the
provisions such as Duty Free importation have been put in place.
The Bay Island Regime's administration remains committed to the
on-going progress and improvement of the plan.
designates the Bay Islands Department of Honduras as a 'Free
Tourist Zone' (ZOLITUR). The page will be regularly updated as
details about the implementation become available.
Implementaton progress is being made and many of the
provisions such as Duty Free importation have been put in place.
The Bay Island Regime's administration remains committed to the
on-going progress and improvement of the plan.
The focus of the legislation is to promote tourism in the Bay
Islands. According to research that was conducted by the
government and private groups, the fishing industry (in past the
mainstay of the islands economy) has been declining over the
past few years and the ‘free zone’ was a means for continuing to
promote the islands and boost the economy as much of the
current revenues are now generated from tourism.
The passage of this legislation is a clear indication of the
Federal government's recognition of the value of the tourism
business and economic growth of the Bay Islands. It will reduce
the cost of doing business here and provide for more investment
in the infrastructure, the well being of the people and enhance
the security apperatus. It will enable the Bay Islands of
Honduras to become a major player in the tourism business in
the Caribbean.
Click on Free Zone Legislation for a translated copy of the
current law.
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